Today is the 110th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. It was one of the deadliest events in the city's history, falling behind the September 11 attacks, the sinking of the General Slocum, and the 1876 Brooklyn Theatre fire. (Removing disease and weather from consideration, of course.) 146 people died. 123 were women and … Continue reading The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire